Belle instantly shifted her attention to Eli with a deep frown on her face. She wasn't sure if she was just hearing things since she was hearing a Bluetooth earpiece in one of her ears. "Did you say something, Eli? I'm sorry if I didn't catch your words."
Eli grinned which didn't reach his eyes at all and stretched out his hand to caress her head. "I was just expressing my gratitude to you. Thank you for being there Andrei when we failed to notice what he needs."
"You don't have to thank me for it. You also took care of Neon for me. This is the least that I can do." (And I really thought you said something like wanting me to be your girl.)
[I was so occupied with Tristan's current life that I didn't hear what he said either.]
